Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1985.088 |
Object Identification Number |
1985.088.001 |
Object Name |
Shawl |
Donor |
Hansen, Emma |
Description |
Paisley shawl. Square in shape. Black center and outer edges, with 10" wide paisley border that is scalloped towards the interior. Paisley print mostly in hues of red, orange, and yellow, with some light green and light blue. |
Dimensions |
W-35.75 L-35.75 inches |
Creation Date |
prior to 1902 |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Owned By |
Emma Hansen's maternal granmotherKirk, Kristine Jacobsen |
Used By |
Emma Hansen's maternal granmother/Kirk, Kristine Jacobsen |
Material |
wool? |
Associated People |
Hansen, Emma Kirk, Kristine Jacobsen |
Search Terms |
Hansen, Emma Kirk, Kristine Jacobsen Denmark Jylland Aarhus United States Iowa Elk Horn Kimballton Shelby County |
Provenance |
The paisley shawl originally belonged to the donor's maternal grandmother (name unknown). The donor's mother, Kristine Jacobsen Kirk, brought this shawl over to the U.S. in 1902 when she immigrated. The donor's father was Peter Christensen Kirk (his name was originally Nels Petersen Christensen in Denmark, but he changed it when he immigrated to the U.S.). Peter was born 10 June 1861 in Brathing, Jylland, Denmark. His second wife, Kristine Jacobsen Kirk, was born 25 August 1865 in Aarhus, Jylland, Denmark. In 1902, Peter and Kristine immigrated to the U.S. with their children and Kristine's father, Jacob Bach. Peter had been a farmer in Denmark, and he first farmed near Elk Horn, Iowa. Later Peter operated a hotel and restaurant. He was also a stock buyer and a butcher. Kristine was a homemaker and operated the restaurant in Kimballton Iowa. Peter and Kristine had a total of nine children. All children were born in Denmark, except donor Emma and her sister Clara. |
Images |
129\1985088001.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1985 |